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- Indexed articles, last 90 days
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- Sep 4, 2026
- Outlet visibility, for South Carolina ETV
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Mickey Spillane | Writers' Circle of South Carolina (2001) | ETV Classics | South Carolina ETV (opens the original)
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Mickey Spillane reflects on a writing career that began in the 1940s, shaping decades of storytelling across multiple media. Best known for I, the Jury and its iconic hard-boiled detective Mike Hammer, he discusses his work not only in mystery novels but also in comic books, television, and film scripts, including writing for titles such as Captain America. He describes himself as a writer first and an author second, emphasizing both the craft and the strategy behind his success. Beyond his tale
Walter Edgar | Writers' Circle of South Carolina (1994) | ETV Classics | South Carolina ETV (opens the original)
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Famous historian Dr. Walter Edgar showcases his novel South Carolina: In the Modern Age. As an author and Historian, Dr. Edgar is primarily focused on Southern history. His work is written with the purpose of providing greater insight into South Carolina’s past, present, and future. South Carolina was extremely important in American history; however, it is rarely discussed in the 20th century. In South Carolina: In the Modern Age, Dr. Edgar fills this gap in coverage of the state and highlights
Nikky Finney | Writers' Circle of South Carolina (1993) | ETV Classics | South Carolina ETV (opens the original)
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In this episode, Nikki Finney, a South Carolina poet and professor, shares how her parents’ work in the civil rights movement inspired her to begin writing at age ten. Finney discusses how books opened her world and motivated her to create stories that reflect African American experiences. Her poetry focuses on giving voice to women and others who have been historically unheard, honoring the strength and influence of the people in her life. Finney’s passion and artistry is evident in her collect
James L. Kilpatrick | Writers' Circle of South Carolina (1993) | ETV Classics | South Carolina ETV (opens the original)
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James J. Kilpatrick, originally from Oklahoma and a Charleston resident since 1989, reflects on a remarkable career spanning politics, language, and a lifelong devotion to writing. Self-described as a “poor man’s Bill Safire,” Kilpatrick recalls never doubting his calling as a writer, beginning at just six years old when a poem about Charles Lindbergh earned him a dime from a children’s magazine. Starting his journalism career in Richmond in 1941, he later became a prominent political columnist
Betsy Byars | Writers' Circle of South Carolina (1993) | ETV Classics | South Carolina ETV (opens the original)
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Acclaimed children’s and young adult author Betsy Byars reflects on a writing career that began almost by accident and grew into a lifelong passion. Originally from Charlotte, North Carolina, and now living in Clemson, she attended Furman University and once believed writing would be dull; only to discover it was nothing like she imagined. She began writing while her husband was in graduate school as a way to stay busy and earn extra money, publishing her first novel, Clementine, which found lit
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